Terence Crawford didn’t waste time after touching down in Australia. Inside hours, he predicted how a struggle with Tim Tszyu would’ve ended (“I really feel I might’ve beat him”), admitted he didn’t know Tszyu was Kostya’s son, and declared his upcoming $200 million showdown with Canelo Alvarez may break each file within the e book — together with MayPac’s.
In a sit-down with Fox Sports activities Australia, Crawford spoke candidly about legacy, the Tszyus, piracy, and who he believes is actually the best of all time — and spoiler: it isn’t himself.
When requested how a struggle with Tim would’ve gone?
“I really feel I might’ve beat him,” Crawford stated flatly. “It’s boxing so that you by no means know. However after all, I’m going to believe in my potential.”
“I really didn’t know Tim was his son at first.”
Crawford confirmed Tim Tszyu had been on his radar earlier than the top of 2023, when Tszyu nonetheless held the WBO tremendous welterweight title. However he additionally revealed he hadn’t made the household connection till a lot later.
“I really didn’t know Tim was his son at first,” Crawford admitted. “All of it went over my head. I assume, since you by no means see Kostya within the nook or something like that.”
“However then when Tim began preventing in the USA, that’s when folks began speaking about that being his father…”
And relating to Kostya Tszyu himself?
“Kostya Tszyu, he was an excellent fighter. Nice puncher. I keep in mind watching his struggle in opposition to Zab Judah. And fights on his approach as much as that one … he’s somebody who has all the time been rather well revered within the sport of boxing.”
The 2 even crossed paths just lately:“And Kostya and I, we met up at a boxing occasion just lately. It was in Dubai I believe, and we obtained {a photograph} collectively.”
“If it catches hearth… it may undoubtedly surpass Mayweather-Pacquiao.”
Wanting forward, Crawford confirmed his struggle with Canelo Alvarez is ready for Las Vegas this September, and says the stakes couldn’t be greater — or extra historic.
“I really feel if it catches hearth, will get the help of the followers it may undoubtedly do the massive numbers required to surpass the nice Mayweather-Pacquiao struggle.”Then, with a smile, he added:“It simply is dependent upon how many individuals need to steal it with piracy.”
Ought to he win, Crawford would develop into the primary male fighter within the four-belt period to develop into undisputed in three weight courses.
“To get my dues can be a phenomenal factor.”
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya has instructed a win over Canelo would elevate Crawford above even Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson. Crawford didn’t argue — however stayed grounded.
“It makes me really feel good as a result of I’ve been working laborious on this sport for a very long time,” he stated. “So to get my dues can be a phenomenal factor.”
Requested who he considers the best of all time?
“Muhammad Ali,” Crawford answered with out pause.“I do know lots of people have gotten Sugar Ray Robinson however clearly I haven’t seen a lot of him, simply due to how far again it was that he fought. I do know nonetheless that those that did see him struggle say he’s the best of all time. However for me, it’s Muhammad Ali.”
“Not solely his successes within the ring however what he stood for. Simply his stance on human rights, standing up for his folks … there aren’t many individuals who try this. Him doing all these issues that he did, going to jail as a result of he didn’t need to struggle individuals who weren’t doing any hurt to him … Muhammad Ali was a arise man.”
“I’m good … prepared for no matter folks throw in entrance of me.”
Crawford started his Australian tour in Queensland and can proceed by Melbourne and Sydney. He shrugged off any suggestion of jet lag.
“I’m good … prepared for no matter folks throw in entrance of me.”
With Opetaia, Paro, Kambosos, Wilson, and Tszyu all entering into huge fights between now and July, Crawford’s timing is becoming — and his presence a warning shot to each huge identify within the recreation.
As a result of when requested to measurement up his probabilities in any division, Crawford doesn’t spin it.
“I really feel I might’ve beat him.”
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